About ISA The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is an autonomous international organization established under the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). ISA is the organization through which States Parties to UNCLOS organize and control all …
What’s in the news? The 4th edition of India- Malaysia Joint Military Exercise HARIMAU SHAKTI has commenced in Malaysia. Joint Exercise HARIMAU SHAKTI is an annual training event conducted alternatively in India and Malaysia. Aim of the Joint Exercise is …
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013 addresses the issue of workplace sexual harassment faced by women in private institutions and government organisations. The act superseded Vishakha Guidelines laid down by …
What are Gram Nyayalayas ? Gram Nyayalayas are mobile village courts in India established under Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008 for speedy and easy access to justice system in the rural areas of India. They are aimed at providing inexpensive justice …
Background Crops require the right mix of three nutrients viz. nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium or NPK (N helps in plant growth and development, P not only accelerates blooming and the growth of roots but also helps plants to withstand stress …
About Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. CBFC regulates the public exhibition of films under the provisions of the Cinematograph Act 1952. Films can be publicly exhibited in India …
About The Foreigners Tribunals (FTs) are quasi-judicial bodies formed through the Foreigners (Tribunals) Order of 1964 under the Foreigners’ Act of 1946. The 1964 order allows local authorities in a State to refer a person suspected to be a foreigner …
About AIF Alternative Investment Fund or AIF is a privately pooled investment vehicle, which collects funds from investors, for investing it in accordance with a defined investment policy for the benefit of its investors. AIF does not include funds covered …
About the Act The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 says that no person shall convert any place of worship of any religious denomination into one of a different denomination or section. It contains a declaration that a place …
About ASI The Archaeological Survey of India is the premier organization for the archaeological research and protection of the cultural heritage of the nation. It is an attached office under the Ministry of Culture. Maintenance of ancient monuments and archaeological …